On Saturday, our nation experienced yet another mass shooting motivated by anti-blackness. This incident has not only robbed us of innocent lives but also speaks to the enduring sin of …
Rev. Dr. Trey Carey Finds Strength in The Art of WellBeing, Set to Lead September Cohort
By Tyler Sprouse, TWK Communications Specialist Over the past several years, clergy have experienced acute, intersecting traumas. The isolation of COVID, the uncertainty of the church’s future, increased polarization in …
Clergy Spouse Retreat 2023
Grounded in Faith Tennessee – Western Kentucky UMC Conference Clergy Spouse Retreat 2023 The annual retreat will be at Beersheba Springs Assembly, 58 Hege Ave. Beersheba Springs, TN 37305 from …
The Shepherd’s Fund Provides Safety Net for Retired Clergy
August 2023 A few years ago, a generous benefactor created and endowed The Shepherd’s Fund to offer a safety net for retired clergy, their spouses (or widowers/widows), and disabled clergy …
Do No Harm: Tennessee-Western Kentucky United Methodists Discuss Gun Reform
By Tyler Sprouse, TWK Communications Specialist United Methodists in the Tennessee-Western Kentucky (TWK) Conference are taking concrete, meaningful action in the pursuit of gun reform. On Sunday, August 6, at …
Pay It Forward on ENCORE Ministry Sunday
By Kent McNish, Executive Director, ENCORE Ministry “Pay it forward” is a phrase that is often used to encourage people to pay forward acts of kindness. The idea behind paying …
Disaffiliation Deadline Update | TWK Cabinet
While it is our deepest wish for all the TWK congregations to remain within the United Methodist family, we understand that some feel that they are being called to serve …
The Autura Eason-Williams Day of Lament and Action (AEWDLA)
The Autura Eason-Williams Day of Lament and Action (AEWDLA) is an annual day established by the Black Methodists for Church Renewal of the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Annual Conference of the UMC. …
Native Moccasins Rock Celebrates 21 Years!
Join the TWK Commission on Native American Ministries (CONAM) on August 11-13 at Lake Benson (6200 HWY 100 Bon Aqua TN 37025) for this year’s Native Moccasins Rock! This year …
Renfro Trust Fund Grants Available | Aug. 1 deadline
The Renfro Trust Fund awards annual “brick-and-mortar” grants to small rural United Methodist congregations in the Southeastern Jurisdiction. Applications can be found here and should be submitted to the TWKUMC Global Ministries Team (renfro.grant@twkumc.org) by August …